Benchmade CSK II

[xxo]

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=158

:D

[Sharp]

I actually wouldn't suggest Noss test this. I had the the first version of this knife (CSK 1) and it's not that great of a design. The BOLT, semi rat-tail, tang is extremely weak. It would loosen quite after a light chopping. The tip is also much too thin.

It doesn't seem this knife has changed that much in terms of blade shape. The handles are exactly that of the LMF, so not that great. The replaced the BOLT system, but it still isn't full tang and the santoprene handles are weak. I'm not too sure about the HT on their 1095.

And the sheath just sucks. The original was extremely nice and came with a nice detachable 35 dollar folder sheath.

The knife works well, as most knives should, at knife like tasks. For hard use, I'm a little skeptical.

[xxo]

That sucks. It looks alot like the SRK thought it might be good.

[Not too bad, man]

Hmm, I'd like to see how this knife holds up too xxo. :)

[Madnumforce]

Yes, i like the design of the blade. I hope Sharp is wrong about the tang, i hope they have modified it on this newer version. They say "full tang"... on the other hand, they also say it for the CSK 1. Well, a test would show what this knife is worth.

[lafayette]

madnumforce :

don't buy this knife. I bought it about 2 months ago, I made a post about it on the former knitest forum. If you want to get some shots, just go to :

http://hgyu456jucl.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~272~whichpage~1.asp

This knife just does not worth it. To sum up :
- the tip is very thin (I broke it on the first strike)
- the sheath is just a shame for such a brand

I understand how such a reknown brand can make such a poor quality knife.

[lafayette]

Just to be accurate : I did not make the post, I just made a reply.....

[Not too bad, man]

Hmm, well that sucks. :D I was thinking a Benchmade would be tougher.